DIY Love Grows Here Wood Decoration

 Hello to all you crafters out there! If this is your first time viewing one of my many crafts, I'd like to say hello, and send out a big welcome.

Today we're creating a wood decoration that reads, love grows here. I'm using just a few materials, and I will list them below. If you're ready we will begin creating our wood decoration together.

One wooden candle cup -Purchased one 8-pack from Joann's If you don't have this hand, you can use a smaller container, such as a small jar

One fabric heart

Wood tile letters-Purchased at Walmart for $2.97 for a pack of 100

One wood plaque 5x7-Purchased at Walmart for $1.08

One flower embellishment -Purchased at Hobby Lobby

Paint- I'm using Espresso for the wood plaque, and a darker green for the candle cup

Paintbrush or sponge brush

Hot glue/or other strong adhesive

Floral

Floral snips

Start by taking your espresso paint, and applying the paint onto your wood plaque. I used a little water on my sponge brush before applying the paint to my wood plaque. This helped create thin, even layers, and the paint did not go on too dark. I applied around two coats of paint to my wood plaque. Once you have applied the paint, set it aside, and allow it to dry. 

After, take your candle cup, and start to add your paint to it. I added two coats onto my candle cup. You don't need to paint the opening of the cup. 

Next, take your wood tile letters, and begin to place them where you would like your letters to go on the wood plaque. I started placing my letters on the top right side. I wanted to make sure to leave room on the bottom section for my pot, and fabric heart. 

Once you have found the placement for your letters, you can now apply hot glue onto the back of each tile, and attach it to your wood plaque.

Take your fabric heart, and apply a thin layer of adhesive to the back of it. Once you apply the adhesive, place the heart in the bottom right corner. Next, take your flower embellishment, and add it to the center of the fabric heart.

Next, use your floral snips, and begin to cut your floral to size. I cut my stems short for this project. Using just a little hot glue, add the glue to each of the stems, and add them into the candle cup. Adding the glue will help to keep the flowers in place, and from falling out. 

Once you have glued in your floral, take your adhesive, and add some to the top, and bottom of your candle cup. I experimented with both a stronger adhesive and hot glue. I found that using a little E6000 adhesive worked the best for keeping the cup glued in place on the wood plaque. Add your candle cup to your wood plaque, and firmly press. Allow your candle jar to sit, and the glue to harden, and dry completely. 

Your wood decoration is complete. I think this wood decoration looks great hanging, or even on a tray placed with other home décor items. Let me know if you create your very own, and also be sure to check out my other DIY projects.